Lanzarote: Catamaran Sailing to Papagayo Beach with Lunch & Snorkeling

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 55

LanguagesEN · DE +2

Mobile ticketAccepted

Four hours on the water, from the moment you step aboard at Puerto Calero Marina.

You sail from Puerto Calero Marina to Papagayo Beach, spend two hours in the water swimming and snorkeling with provided equipment, eat a freshly prepared lunch on board, and return after four hours total. Unlimited drinks, a multilingual crew, and kayaks and paddleboards are included — nothing else to arrange or pay for once you're on the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran sailing to Papagayo beaches

Set sail from Puerto Calero Marina
Cruise along southern Lanzarote coastline
Relax on luxury catamaran with drinks
Anchor in sheltered bay at Papagayo
Swim and snorkel with provided equipment
Try kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding
Enjoy freshly prepared vegetarian lunch
Unwind on board and watch for dolphins
Return to Puerto Calero Marina

The Experience

The catamaran leaves at your scheduled time, and you're already moving past the southern coastline of Lanzarote before you've finished your first drink. The boat is spacious — there's room to sit, to wander, to lie back and let the sun do its work. Unlimited water, juices, beer, wine and cava flow the whole time, and the crew moves through the deck with the kind of ease that comes from doing this every day. They're multilingual, so if your Spanish is rusty or nonexistent, someone will understand you.

After about an hour, the catamaran anchors in a sheltered bay near Papagayo Beach, and that's when the day opens up. The water is clear enough that you can see the bottom, and snorkeling equipment is already waiting on board — no rental fees, no fumbling with unfamiliar gear. If you'd rather not go under, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are there too, or you can just float and watch the water change color. Dolphin sightings happen often enough that the crew keeps an eye out, though they'll tell you upfront that wild animals don't follow a schedule. Some days you see them, some days you don't.

Lunch arrives around midday — pasta with homemade sauce, Canarian potatoes with mojo, fresh salad. It's not fancy, but it's made on the boat and it tastes like someone actually cooked it. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free versions are available if you ask when you book. You eat on deck, the boat rocking gently, and there's no rush to finish. The whole excursion runs about four hours from start to finish, which means you're back at Puerto Calero Marina with the afternoon still ahead of you.

The catamaran comes in two versions: Gold for families with children, Platinum for older teens and adults only. Either way, you'll need to arrive 30 minutes before departure, and bring swimwear, sunscreen and a towel. A sweater is worth packing too — the wind picks up once you're on the water, even when the sun is hot.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup (confirm with your provider), departure from Puerto Calero Marina, snorkeling equipment, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, a freshly prepared lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free options available, unlimited drinks (water, juices, refrescos, beer, wine, and cava), use of onboard restroom, WiFi on board, and a professional multilingual crew. Return to Puerto Calero Marina is included.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Catlanza SL

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a full water day without arranging transport, equipment rental, or lunch separately — everything is on the boat and included in the price. Plan to be out for about four hours total, which is what lets you sail, swim, snorkel, eat and return without feeling rushed.